Chapter 11

BASH  I loosen the grip. My face falls, and my chest squeezes excruciatingly.  She pulls her hand quickly as soon as she gets the chance and walks past me. "Let's go. I still have work to do." Following her, she strides out of my office to my dad's private elevator. She gestures her hand. I slide the key card that's exclusive only for my family. "I'm not gonna hurt you. Intentionally, Trinity."  She gets in the elevator and mutters under her breath. "I wish." We are both silently standing side by side as the lift shuts close in front of us. I can sense the tension in the small gap between us.  The only things I can hear are my breathing and the whirring of the elevator as it brings us down. I can smell the flowery fragrance of her perfume—that's how close we are, but the distance seems so miles away. "You look beautiful today, Tri." I glance down at her beside me. "Thanks." My lips curve to smile. "Don't you think you wear taller high heels?" Her head snaps, glaring up at me with a coc